# 62 Ill. Adm. Code 300.230: Section 300.230 Use of Explosives; Blasting Signs, Warnings, and Access Control

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## Section

- **Citation:** 62 Ill. Adm. Code 300.230
- **Heading:** Section 300.230 Use of Explosives; Blasting Signs, Warnings, and Access Control
- **Jurisdiction:** Illinois
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Illinois Administrative Code / Title 62 MINING / CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES / Part 300 SURFACE MINED LAND CONSERVATION AND RECLAMATION ACT / Section 300.230 Use of Explosives › Blasting Signs, Warnings, and Access Control

## Text

Section 300
Section 300.230  Use of
Explosives; Blasting Signs, Warnings, and Access Control
a)         Specifications.  Signs and markers required under this Part
shall:
1)         Be posted and maintained by the mine operator;
2)         Be of uniform design that can be easily seen and read; and
3)         Be made of durable material.
b)         Duration of maintenance.  Signs and markers shall be
maintained during the conduct of all activities to which they pertain.
c)         Blasting signs. The mine operator shall:
1)         Display blasting signs along the perimeter of any blasting
zone.  Signs shall be posted every 500 feet or less; and at the point where any
other road provides access to the blasting zone;
2)         At all entrances to the operation from public roads or
highways, place conspicuous signs which indicate explosives are used at the
operation and which clearly list and describe the meaning of the audible blast
warning and all-clear signals that are in use;
3)         Ensure
that the blast site is attended at all times by an authorized person after
explosive materials or initiating systems are brought to the blast location.
4)         Ensure
the area is barricaded and posted with warning signs, such as "Danger",
"Explosives", or "Keep Out"; or flagged against unauthorized
entry when explosive materials or initiating system are present; and
5)         Provide a map designating the current blasting zone which must
be made available for onsite review and shall also be on file with the
Department.
d)         Warning and all-clear signals of different character or
pattern that are audible within the blasting zone shall be given
Out"; or flagged against unauthorized
entry when explosive materials or initiating system are present; and
5)         Provide a map designating the current blasting zone which must
be made available for onsite review and shall also be on file with the
Department.
d)         Warning and all-clear signals of different character or
pattern that are audible within the blasting zone shall be given.
e)         Access to the blasting site and blasting zone shall be
controlled to prevent the presence of unauthorized personnel during blasting
until an authorized representative of the operator has reasonably determined:
1)         That no unusual circumstances, such as undetonated charges,
exist; and
2)         That access to and travel in or through the area can be safely
resumed.

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